Basketball Officials - Part-Time Temporary

City of Prescott; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Wellness programs (EAP, Calm, health &

ASRS retirement contribution (elig)**

Job summary

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is inviting applications for Basketball Officials for the 2026 winter and 2027 summer seasons. Games are scheduled Monday through Thursday; start times vary from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Applicants must be at least 16 years old; prior experience is welcome but not required.

Training is provided. Officials must provide their own referee shirt and whistle. Benefits include paid sick time and a set of wellness programs; ASRS retirement

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old to apply.
• Previous experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Training is available for individuals with a love for the game and a desire to learn.
• Must provide own referee shirt and whistle.

Responsibilities

• Officiate basketball games for the City of Prescott Recreation Services Department.
• Games are scheduled Monday through Thursday with varying start times, possibly as early as 6:00 p.m. and as late as 10:00 p.m.
• Earning: $31.50 per game.

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Basketball Officials
Recreation Services
Part-Time Temporary Position

Not eligible for all benefits, will accrue paid sick time

Rate of Pay: $31.50 Per Game

Deadline to Apply: 12/18/2026

Benefits Summary:

• Paid sick time
• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching (depending on eligibility)
• If you work a minimum of 20 hours per week for 20 weeks in a fiscal year, you will be required to contribute to the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). The current employee contribution rate is 11.98% of gross wages, pre-tax (11.87% retirement and 0.11% disability), click here for more details

Position Summary:

The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is taking applications for Basketball Officials for the 2026 winter and 2027 summer seasons. Games are scheduled Monday through Thursday. Game times vary but could begin as early as 6:00 p.m. with the last game ending as late as 10:00 p.m.

Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years old to apply. Previous experience preferred but not mandatory. Training is available for individuals with a love for the game and a desire to learn. Must provide own referee shirt and whistle. Basketball officials will earn $31.50 per game.

Physical demands and Working Conditions:

• Physical and Visual Ability: Sufficient to effectively and safely perform required duties and to safely
  operate required equipment.
• Hearing and Speaking Ability: Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicate in person and over
  the telephone.

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Taking Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma St, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: [phone] / eFax: 928-832-1222

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.